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HIPAA Violation Through Exposure of Client’s Data to the Media – Outline
I. Introduction
A. Advances in healthcare information and communication technology have resulted
in the digital transformation of the healthcare industry
II. HIPAA, legal, and regulatory discussion
A. HIPAA regulations and standards have enhanced efforts to control specific factors
of health information
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HIPAA is an essential law related to patient privacy since it provides
direct and unavoidable rights to patients’ privacy
ii.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule is integral to data protection since it regulates
the disclosure and use of protected health information
III. Scenario ending and recommendations
A. The scenario ending encompassed the client’s data exposure in the media,
resulting in HIPAA violation
IV. Advantages and disadvantages of smartphone usage in healthcare
A. The primary advantages are that smartphones enhance communication and
provide remote monitoring capabilities
B. Privacy and security risks are primary issues related to smartphones since they are
vulnerable to security breaches
V. Conclusion and reflections
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HIPAA Violation Through Exposure of Client’s Data to the Media
Introduction
Advances in healthcare information and communication technology have resulted in the
digital transformation of the healthcare industry. Smart devices, the Internet of Things, Cloud
services, and information systems have contributed to quality and cost-effective services to
patients. Health information and communication technology has changed how clinicians
communicate in healthcare settings. However, using smartphones and other technological
devices has presented significant challenges to healthcare institutions due to data breaches.
Security failures, software vulnerabilities, and human error have contributed to unauthorized
patient data access. Smartphones' convenience and user-friendly nature encourage most
clinicians to use them to collect and transmit health data, which presents inherent security risks.
Therefore, healthcare practitioners might fail to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA), increasing the risk of legal action for hospitals. Even though
advances in health information technology have transformed the healthcare industry due to
enhanced communication and the provision of remote monitoring capabilities, privacy i...